What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill is to bus via Dundas St/Market St which costs $14 - $65 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Sovereign Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Burdeu St/Main Rd via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

The distance between Adelaide and Sovereign Hill is 623 km. The road distance is 616.6 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $100 - $104.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Sovereign Hill bus from?

Adelaide to Sovereign Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $100 - $104. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Adelaide to Sovereign Hill bus arrive?

Adelaide to Sovereign Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Ballarat station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Sovereign Hill is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill.

Where can I stay near Sovereign Hill?

There are 203+ hotels available in Sovereign Hill.

Adelaide to Sovereign Hill - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to BallaratMelbourne
9h 10m
$100–104
Bus via Dundas St/Market St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Dundas St/Market StCoach
2. Take the bus from Dundas St/Market St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard StCoach
11h 30m
$15–64
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat StationThe Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Ballarat StationBallarat
9h 32m
Drive 616.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Sovereign Hill616.6 km
6h 55m
$119–171
Fly, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Station
5h 51m
$145–398

Adelaide to Sovereign Hill by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 10mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 623.4 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Sovereign Hill, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Ballarat once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Peake St/Grant St via Ararat Station, Ballarat Station, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N in around 9h 32m.

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